Politics & Diaspora
Latin America, the United States Latino community and the diplomacy shaping the Americas.
Texas Permanent Daylight Saving: What It Means for Your Clocks
Texas has passed a law to make daylight saving time permanent, but it needs federal approval. If Congress acts, Texans would stop changing c
California tightens rules for AI mental health chatbots
California lawmakers are advancing SB 903 to stop tech companies from marketing AI chatbots as psychotherapy. The bill would require license
NYC's e-bike surge brings rising crash toll and calls for stricter rules
NYC e-bike and scooter crashes are on the rise, with official counts showing hundreds of incidents. The City Council is set to hold hearings
California's wildfire season now spans the entire year
California's wildfire season no longer exists—fires now burn year-round due to climate change. Burned acreage has quadrupled since 1996. Exp
Trump's Hair: The Real Story Behind the Iconic Comb-Over
Trump's hair has sparked decades of speculation. He's let people touch it, explained his routine, and his barber has spilled details. Here's
Dengue spreads locally in Florida as health officials urge vigilance
Dengue is spreading locally in southern Florida, with cases confirmed in residents who haven't traveled. Health officials urge communities t
NYC targets illegal e-bike and scooter sales with online crackdown
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has issued cease-and-desist orders to 42 online retailers selling illegal e-bikes and scooters. The crackdown targets d
Connecticut Rolls Out $300 Food Cards for Families Hit by SNAP Cuts
Connecticut is distributing $300 prepaid grocery cards to residents who lost SNAP benefits due to new federal work requirements. The $8.5 mi
Texas SNAP Replacement Benefits Extended After Severe Floods
Governor Greg Abbott extended the deadline for Texas SNAP recipients to claim replacement benefits for food lost in July's floods. The exten
California's minimum wage hits $17.40 in 2027, but these cities pay more
California's statewide minimum wage will reach $17.40 per hour in 2027, the highest in the U.S. But several cities, including Emeryville and
SNAP cuts push 4 million off food aid, hitting Latino families hard
More than 4 million people have lost SNAP food assistance under new federal restrictions. Latino and immigrant families are disproportionate
California's summer COVID wave: what's driving the rise and what to do
COVID cases are climbing in California and other states this summer, driven by heat-driven gatherings and waning immunity. Hospitalizations